Yesterday, Leon attended the press conference for National Renowned Chefs For The Chest as a member of Community Chest Board of Directors. The organizer announced that Leon will personally cook 3 pots of 'Buddha Jumps Over the Wall' (soup) for a fundraising evening banquet held on May 18th at Sha Tin Racecourse. Leon expressed that he'll cook 3 pots at that time. Because the ingredients require HK$20,000 and 48 hours to cook, the base price for each pot is HK$50,000.
Asked about his culinary skills, Leon said, "OK. I'm learning how to make it from a chef these couple of days. The most important is not to use the wrong ingredients and timing has to be precise. (Where did you cook?) Not at home. My house doesn't have a big fire stove. (HK$50,000 a pot?) Yes, one pot can serve 12 people. (Is it difficult to make?) Someone teaching the secrets is fine."
Currently, Leon needs to practice cooking 'Buddha Jumps Over the Wall'. Asked if his girlfriend Gaile Lok tasted it, Leon said helplessly, "Talk about Community Chest. Not this. (But someone has to try it?) I will try it myself. If it's not good, cook it again. (What's your target amount for the fundraiser?) Hope people don't feel it's a pain to spend more, because the ingredients are very expensive. (Do you usually cook?) If I usually cook, you won't be able to see me sing or watch me act in movies. (What's your specialty dish?) Nothing. I have to see if I'm in the mood during personal time. If I really cook, you won't be able to hear 4 In Love. (Did your girlfriend praise your culinary skills?) Today is Community Chest. Don't interview me about Community Chest girlfriend. Don't ask me about girlfriend."
Regarding accepting to film the movies Mei Lan Fang and Jiang Shan Mei Ren (romanized title), Leon admitted that both movies need to be filmed in Beijing. However, he'll first film Jiang Shan Mei Ren. He said, "Let the production group announce it. I'm just an actor. Afterwards, I will learn about Beijing opera and hand movements to film Mei Lan Fang. (It was said Mei Bao Jiu disliked you being fat, so it was rumored you have to lose weight?) There was a mainland journalist who called my manager Joe Chan. The journalist said the production group didn't say anything, so this is small news. But as an actor, I will give an effort to do it."
Moreover, there was a rumor of a disagreement between Miriam Yeung and him Leon immediately said, "This never happened. We don't have to give an explanation. We are making music. Later, there'll be a clear answer for everyone. There are new attempts on Miriam's new album. We're dividing parts to work together. She completely allows the company to select the songs. Regarding the lyrics, she and Lam Jik will discuss about it. (Did you both argue?) No. From day one when we had a meeting, I have confidence in her."